Shortage of security pros worsens

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	Shortage of security pros worsens Security hiring challenges have worsened over the last several years. Threats are more numerous and more sophisticated; security breaches are more publicized; and CEOs, CIOs and CISOs are being held accountable for damaging hacks. It's no surprise companies are working harder to find, hire and retain experienced security pros. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Ipswitch, Inc Automate Your IT Network with WhatsUp Gold Is network monitoring a time consuming, error-prone issue for your organization? WhatsUp Gold takes the hassle out of monitoring and managing your IT network by helping you track trends and plan for changes with automatic actions and repairs. Eliminate repetitive manual tasks and spend less time troubleshooting with automatic updates and repairs. Want to try out this leading network monitoring software for yourself? Click here for a free trial so you can evaluate the power of this system in your business. In this Issue INSIDER Akamai CSO takes a creative approach to finding security pros 5 team-building tips for IT Kaspersky: 'A very bad incident' awaits critical infrastructure Google CFO Patrick Pichette to retire INSIDER MDM features and functions compared Facebook's 'Wedge' network switch will soon be on sale to all Six entry-level cybersecurity job seeker failings Blue Coat Systems gets flipped for $2.4 billion Some cybercriminals are improving customer service for their victims WHITE PAPER: Aerohive The Network Impact of 802.11ac This paper discuss two approaches for efficient WLAN design. Both let you integrate 802.11ac into your WLAN and help lay the foundation for future, high-speed technologies. View Now>> INSIDER Akamai CSO takes a creative approach to finding security pros What do a chocolatier, theater director and dog-sledding adventurer have in common? All found work with Andy Ellis, the chief security officer at Akamai. And all have passion – an indispensable quality for Akamai's CSO. (Insider Story) Read More 5 team-building tips for IT IT talent can be hard to find and even harder to keep – which means there's plenty of incentive to make the workplace attractive to technology pros. Culture is paramount, and focusing on organizational development can lead to more satisfied and productive workers. Read More Kaspersky: 'A very bad incident' awaits critical infrastructure Cyber-terrorism attacks against power grids, water supply systems, chemical plants and other critical infrastructure loom as a threat that could become harsh reality before slow-moving agencies act to secure them better, says the head of Kaspersky Lab. Read More WEBCAST: Aerohive Understanding the Network Impact of 802.11ac Watch this webinar recording featuring Forrester Research for an overview of the current 802.11ac technology, a discussion on how high-speed Wi-Fi & application control impacts your network architecture, and take a look at how a proper network strategy can save you 40% or more on your investment. View Now>> Google CFO Patrick Pichette to retire Patrick Pichette, Google's chief financial officer, is retiring, the company said Tuesday. Read More INSIDER MDM features and functions compared Mobile device management tools are transforming into enterprise mobility management (EMM), which includes app and data security, among many other things. And while all the major offerings in this arena cover the basics when it comes to hardware management, there are differences when it comes to some of the extended features you may require. (Insider Story) Read More Facebook's 'Wedge' network switch will soon be on sale to all A network switch that Facebook designed for its own data centers will soon be on sale from Taiwanese manufacturer Accton Technologies, the latest sign of progress from the community hardware effort known as the Open Compute Project. Read More WHITE PAPER: Aerohive Rethinking Enterprise Wireless Networks This paper from IDC explores the trends, challenges, and solutions that the latest generations of WiFi architecture deliver. View Now>> Six entry-level cybersecurity job seeker failings When it comes to hiring, enterprise security teams can use all of the help that they can rally. But when it comes to hiring entry-level talent, that's not as easy as it may seem. Read More Blue Coat Systems gets flipped for $2.4 billion Blue Coat Systems is being sold by one private equity firm to another for $2.4 billion as it is prepped to go public again after it was taken off the stock market in 2012. Read More Some cybercriminals are improving customer service for their victims The past two years has seen a dramatic increase in ransomware, malware such as the infamous CryptoWall that encrypts data on the infected device and demands a ransom payment for the decryption key. One interesting side effect has been an unexpected focus on the level service that the cybercriminals provide to their victims while trying to make sure they pay up. Read More
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